Frankie goes to Bollywood are setting out to change the perception of Indian food. They have opened a restaurant with the concept of Indian flavours meet British fast food favourites. Following thier success of the restaurant they are now looking for funding to fit out a new premise in East London and working capital.
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Beart are the first reward-based crowdfunding platform that is designed specifically for art. It's aim is to bring together artists, curators, galleries, collectors, museums and foundations.
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£78,151
In My Kitchen is a platform that aims to bring together a network of professional and semi-professional chefs to sell their signature dishes and recipes online. The platform was founded in July 2020. In My Kitchen asserts that its business model holds precedence in a time where takeaways have grown in popularity in the UK because of COVID-19. It gives many chefs who have become unemployed or have fewer shifts for developing their creativity and skills whilst allowing them to earn through the gig-economy. The company has a network of more than 70 chefs across London, with backgrounds across a range of cuisines. With the investment received, the company will develop its team and company infrastructure.
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Drop Drinks creates vintage beverages with a distinctive taste. Theses beverages are inspired by traditional British sweets like Pear Drop and Cherry Drop. The company has sold more than 10,000 units since its launch in 2018. With more than 9,000 followers on social platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Drop Drinks aims at increasing its product range to become a popular and leading drink brand domestically and grow globally. The company is now raising funds to increase production, execute an extensive go-to-market strategy, and hire key staff.
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£127,690
GIBIE combines ancient Indian dying methods with modern weaving technologies to produce sustainable and luxurious homewares. The company argues that the textile industry uses an astonishing 9 trillion gallons of water annually, as well as, releases harmful gases and chemicals in the air and water. GIBIE aims to change this scenario by bringing forth sustainable linen that has superior qualities to chemically enhanced and dyed linen. It has come out with an industrial-scale production proposal of its linen. The company is a PETA-approved vegan brand and a member of the Color Ashram Foundation that promotes the usage of herbal dyes around the world. GIBIE will use the investment to launch its essential sales programs, boost marketing initiatives and scale production.
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£158,571
Brew Monster is a Cwmbran-based microbrewery and also the winner of Beverage Industry Award in the Cardiff Regional Awards 2018. It serves primarily the South Wales region, including Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, and is increasingly gaining nation-wide popularity. In just 16 months since its establishment in 2017, Brew Monster has garnered a quarterly turnover of approximately £70,000 (Oct-Dec 2018). In this short period of time, the brewery has also doubled their production capacity, established a profitable micropub and set up a brewery tap.
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£99,250
Erpingham House is the UK’s largest vegan restaurant whose aim is to make plant-based dining into the mainstream and provide delicious, healthy food and drinks to people. The company has earned nationwide recognition and, it has been listed in The Times top 20 vegetarian restaurants. It has also been featured in The Guardian and on channel 4’s “what Britain bought.” EH has served over 12,000 customers in its first year and, it has risen to over 20,000 followers on Instagram. The funds will be used to expand the brand & open a second site in Brighton.
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£192,280
Backed by the cutting-edge technology of Augmented Reality (AR) app, Trend Editions presents a revolutionised way of purchasing quality furniture, antiques and fabrics over the internet. It functions as a unique alternative to the traditional furniture industry. With an aim to be an AR-only UK retailer, Trend Editions has already a substantial infrastructure in place and over £150K of investment to slice their target market. Trend Editions’s high-value items are available on make-to-order basis without warehousing or showrooms.
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£50,510
Koor aims at helping singers become more musical and confident. Founded by an experienced conductor and software engineer, Koor aims to support choirs in extending the complexity and range of their repertoire. It has already released the Beta version of the app. The company has three revenue streams: advertising and sponsorship by music publishers, general advertising, and subscription payments. With the proceeds, the company will set up its first recording unit. Furthermore, it will enhance workforce, record content for the app, and purchase recording equipment and install it.
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£123,117
Solent Automation specialises in developing, deploying and supporting automation robots to perform and tackle common manual labour-intensive tasks in factories. To solve the 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial setup, these robots are created with proven reliable components coupled with proprietary software to solve 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial environment. Two of the company's noteworthy products are 'SOLPAL 8' and 'SOLPACK 1XP, both are equipped with an all-in-one gripping tool, and can handle 16 boxes per minute and 60 packs per minute, respectively. Backed by a team of experts from manufacturing and robotics, Solent Automation provides on-site installation, training, and remote support for its products. There is also a rent-to-buy option through a 3rd party finance company. With the investment, the company aims at providing more robotic equipment most needed in factories focused on labour-intensive work functions.
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£76,000
